Daily Briefing: Developers dangle fewer frills to lure buyers; Ban on playing music at processions due to past fights

And District 9 homeowners spend most on renovations.

Singapores slowing property market has forced developers to cut back on the frills in order to move unsold units, reported the media. View more here.

Singapore's long-standing ban on playing music at processions, such as the one that takes place on Thaipusam Festival, was implemented because of fights between rival groups that disrupted them, said the country's Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran on Thursday. View more here.

It is almost impossible to skip renovation plans after getting a new home in Singapore, and Qanvast recently revealed the average spending on a home renovation to help homeowners with their budget. View more here.